Gatwick to City Centre by Bus

Gatwick to London London to Gatwick

Gatwick to London Route Overview

Gatwick to London bus is a popular way of travelling. We found up to 80 bus departures, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Gatwick at 04:40h, arriving at London at 07:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 00:50h the same day.
Departure station and country GatwickUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country LondonUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 31 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 01min
Total Departures 80
Popular Operators National Express, Megabus UK
Lowest Price £5
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Gatwick to London

The shortest travel distance between Gatwick and London is 31 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 02:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:43h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in London earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Gatwick to London. The overnight coach departs at 22:30 and arrives at the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to London:
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Coach companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 1 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Gatwick or London, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Gatwick

You can see information about the departure station and stops Gatwick here

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  London

You can see information about the arrival station and stops London here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £5 (One-Way) or £10 (Return).

Trip reviews from Gatwick to London

One like-minded traveller has taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Gatwick to London. You can read the user's submitted review for the company who drove the route below.
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Other popular destinations from London

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached London, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Gatwick to London Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Gatwick
Destination Station London
Daily Departures Over 80 bus departures , including more than 8 night buses.
Earliest Departures 04:40 AM
Latest Departure 10:30 PM
Travel Distance 31 mi
Travel Time 03:01

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